Anyone know how much SMP is?

[lipglossy]

Hi everyone just wondered if anyone knew how much u get for smp? for the last 13 weeks of my maternity leave that is all im goin to b recieving, iv heard its either £124.88 or 90% ur weekly wage, but i dont know which one?

Thanks for any advice

xxxx

 

[Sooz]

Which ever is less.

 

[Noodles]

^WSS

6 weeks at 90% average gross weekly earnings

After that period 33 weeks at the lower standard rate of £124.88 or 90% average gross weekly earnings.

 

[Mrmojo1971]

SMP increases to £128.73 a week in April.

 

[Mrmojo1971]

Just re-read the original question - I think you need to check with your HR dept if you're on enhanced benefits for the first 26 weeks.

 

[mumoffive]

Oh does it increase? Well everything counts. I get 3 months full pay and the rest is SMP. As one of the posts says, you may get extra money from your work.

 

[mumoffive]

Is that before tax etc though?